What Leaf Springs do I Need for My 2017 Forest River Salem 27dbk?
Updated 08/07/2025 | Published 07/09/2025
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Question:
Looking to replace the springs on 2017 forest river salem 27dbk. The springs look flat and the side with the slide has rubbed a hole in underbelly protective material. Whats your best recommendation for replacement for the springs. Thank you
asked by: Scott M
Expert Reply:
Hello Scott,
We will definitely have some leaf springs that will work for you, but I do not have a database that supplies me with what is put on what camper (would be pretty sweet if such a list existed), so you will need to double check my research.
I am showing that you should have a tandem axle set-up with each axle rated at 3,500 pounds. You will need to measure the leaf spring with unloaded weight, it is usually best to jack the camper up to get the weight off completely. Your measurement is most likely going to be a little longer than you need because they do flatten out of time. So don't go over, go to the one that is closest under.
Here are the options:
- 23 1/8" 3-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 3,500-lb Trailer Axles # DX55CR
- 25 1/8" 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 3,500-lb Trailer Axles # e54SR
- 25 1/4" 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 3,500-lb Trailer Axles # DX23CR
- 27" 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 3,500-lb Trailer Axles # e97SR
Since you are changing out your leaf springs you will also need to get new U-bolts, they stretch overtime so you should not re-use them. You will want 2 (1 per axle) of the CE Smith U-Bolt Kit for Mounting 3,500-lb, Round Trailer Axles - 5-1/2" Long U-Bolts - Zinc # CE23002.
If you check the tag on your axle and it is rated for something other than 3,500 please let me know. If you measure the leaf spring and are unuse on which one to choose, all you have to do is hit the "Reply to Kate F".
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3-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 3,500-lb Trailer Axles - 23-1/8" Long
- Trailer Leaf Springs
- Double Eye Springs
- 9/16 Inch Eye
- Nylon Bushings
- 3500 lbs
- 1-3/4 Inch Wide
- 3 Leaf
- 23-1/8 Inch Long
- Standard Grade
- Dexter
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Kate F.
8/7/2025
Hey Scott, Did you get a chance to measure your leaf springs and find the right replacement for your Forest River Salem? I'm curious to know if the options we suggested worked out for you. Let me know how it went, as it could really help others in a similar situation!